Which molecule is least likely to cross a cellular membrane by simple diffusion?

a. water
b. oxygen
c. nitrogen
d. potassium ion
e. carbon dioxide


d

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A asset tube contains red blood cells and a salt solution. When the tube is held up to a page, you cannot see the print. with reference to a concentration of 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCL), how concentrated is the salt solution?

What will be an ideal response?

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This procedure is a technique used to generate large quantities of DNA from minute amounts for analysis. 

A. variable number tandem repeat reaction (VNTR) B. polymerase chain reaction (PCR) C. DNA fingerprinting D. polymerization reaction

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Essential plant nutrients include carbon, potassium, calcium, and nitrogen.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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